Ukrainian police arrest four in €4.3 million crypto scam
Original title: Ukraine arrests four in $5 million crypto scam targeting Germans
Ukrainian authorities arrest four suspects running fraudulent call centers that stole over €4.3 million from 135 German victims.
Ukrainian police arrested four people suspected of running a network of fraudulent call centers targeting German citizens with fake cryptocurrency investments. The group stole more than €4.3 million from 135 identified victims. Investigators conducted raids in August and September and seized assets including cryptocurrency wallets and cash. The arrests follow new legislation targeting scam call centers and reveal alleged corruption in Ukrainian law enforcement.
- 135 German victims lost more than €4.3 million
- Four arrests including the alleged leader
- Raids targeted over 50 properties
Impact: Financial losses from fraudulent cryptocurrency investments
- Victims
- German citizens
- Organizations
- Ukrainian cyber police
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2 min read at therecord.mediaUkraine's cyber police said the four arrested men included the alleged leader of the scam call centers.
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